Theresa May’s majority in parliament could see her plans sail through without being materially affected. The British Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan on sticking to her scheduled withdrawal from the European Union is likely to survive intense parliamentary scrutiny, starting… Read More ›
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Britain in dire straits for a deal with the U.S.
Theresa May knows her legacy depends on walking on the middle path: cosying up to Trump will not put her in the good graces of her neighbours; revealing her “Hard Brexit” stance has already pushed her against the wall. Desperate… Read More ›
Britain must get parliament’s approval for triggering Article 50 – UK’s Supreme Court
While this ruling was expected by analysts and lawmakers, it could complicate if not delay Theresa May’s 12-point plan of focusing on global trade. In a landmark ruling that could set Britain’s tone for Brexit, the UK’s Supreme Court has… Read More ›
Angry Bird developers set to open game studio in London
It plans on hiring nearly 20 people for its project which involves creating characters for massively multiplayer online (MMO) games. In 2016, Rovio booked a small profit in comparison to 2015’s loss. The fall of the British sterling has a… Read More ›
TheCityUK pushes for partial access to EU’s single bloc market
EU leaders have repeatedly warned that the four freedoms of the 28 member nation bloc, Freedom of people, of goods, of services and capital, cannot be cherry picked. In a significant development, Britain’s famed finance industry has given up its… Read More ›
British consumers capitalize on holidays shopping discounts boost consumer spending to 11 year high
Defying downturn predictions following Britain’s shock Brexit referendum the British economy has surged forward. However in the long run, the price of the sterling and its ability to negotiate access to EU’s single market will determine the country’s economic future…. Read More ›
Brexit has made British companies vulnerable to acquisitions
The shock verdict has led to a fall of business and investor confidence in the British economy. The fall of the pound has made the UK companies easy picking for foreign companies who have snapped up lucrative deals. The shocking… Read More ›
Alternative Investment Management Association outlines its wishlist before Brexit negotiations
European Securities and Markets Authority gives a preview of how British hedge funds and private credit assets could tap EU’s single market bloc after Brexit. Before Brexit negotiations begins, a British hedge fund group has laid out its wishlist, which… Read More ›
Scotland prefers to remain within the EU
On Tuesday the Scottish government will examine various proposals on how it can remain within the EU. These proposals could potentially deliver a body blow to the UK’s posturing of a united front. In the coming week, Scotland is set… Read More ›
Theresa May’s posturing are a pointer to the fact that Britain needs access to EU’s single market bloc
Although Britain has opted out of the EU, Theresa May has stated it will still continue to play a full part in discussions on matters related to the European Union. Her warning that it would take nearly a decade to… Read More ›